Commercial Finance Analyst

📍 Slough | Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 from home)

🌍 Globally Recognised FMCG / Retail Brand

The Opportunity:

Want to see your numbers come to life on supermarket shelves?

We’re partnering with a globally recognised FMCG leader to hire a Commercial Finance Analyst to support a high-performing commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified ACCA or CIMA studier looking to move into a more commercially focused, forward-looking role.

If you’re coming from a management accounting background and want greater exposure to forecasting, margins, and strategic planning — this is your step up.

Own key elements of the forecasting and budgeting cycles, partnering with commercial teams to ensure accuracy and insight.

Provide clear financial analysis to support trading decisions, promotions, and investment planning.

Monitor and analyse margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities to protect profitability.

Work closely with Sales and Commercial stakeholders — translating numbers into meaningful, actionable insights.

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (actively studying)
• Background in management accounting or similar finance role
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Confident communicator who can challenge and influence
• Keen to move from reporting the numbers to shaping decisions

• Exposure to a globally recognised FMCG environment
• Strong commercial visibility and stakeholder interaction
• Clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Supportive environment for continued study

This is an excellent move for someone ambitious, commercially curious, and ready to accelerate their finance career within a fast-paced FMCG & retail setting.